Finding the Third Proportional to 53,480 and 108,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,480 and 108,258 is: 219,143.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,480 : 108,258 = 108,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,480/108,258 = 108,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,480x = 108,258 × 108,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,480x = 11,719,794,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,719,794,564/53,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,143.50
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